Ordinance 2403-99 - Laserfiche WebLink

A-Purpose—General. It is the purpose of this section to authorize the alternate design and construction of mixed-use apartment buildings exclusively within the residential targeted area of downtown as defined in Ordinance No. 2347-98 (as amended). Based upon recommendations of technical professionals, pursuant to Section 104.2.8 of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as adopted as part of the Everett Building Code (Chapter 16.01 EMC), the Building Official approves as an alternate design and method of construction mixed-use apartment buildings within downtown's residential targeted area designed and constructed pursuant to this section based upon the following findings: (1) the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code and the material, method and work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the Uniform Building Code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation; and (2) sufficient evidence or proof has been submitted to substantiate the alternate design and construction. The provisions of this section may be used to design and construct mixed-use apartment buildings within the residential targeted area as described in Ordinance No. 2347-98 (as amended). Buildings designed and constructed under this section shall comply with all provisions of the Everett Building Code, the Uniform Building Code as adopted as part of the Everett Building Code and of this section. Where a provision in this section is in conflict with the Everett Building Code or the Uniform Building Code, the provisions of this section shall take precedence. B-Construction. Six story buildings complying with this section may be designed and constructed where the basement and/or first story are of Type I construction with a maximum of five stories of Type V construction over the Type I story. The lowest Type V story shall be of Type V 2-hour construction and the upper four stories constructed of Type V 1-hour construction. The Type I construction shall be separated from the Type V 2 hour construction above with a three-hour occupancy separation. The Type V 2-hour construction shall be separated from the Type V 1- hour construction by a two-hour fire resistive assembly. Construction Types. Type I and Type V 1-hour shall be as specified in the Uniform Building Code. Type V 1-hour construction with two-hour fire resistive assemblies of load bearing walls will comprise the Type V 2-hour story. C-Occupancy. The occupancy of the top five stories of buildings designed and constructed pursuant to this section shall be limited to Group R, Division 1 apartment occupancies. Occupancies located on other stories shall be limited to: Group A, Division 3 and Group B drinking and dining establishments and assembly areas for common use of residents Group B - Offices 2